Episode 02 - Indira Varma

For her role in the play 'Present Laughter' - portraying the very understanding almost ex-wife of Andrew Scott - Indira Varma received a 2020 Olivier Award (making her the first person of South Asian descent to win one!) In 2018, she starred at the National Theatre in Patrick Marber's adaptation of 'Exit The King', opposite Rhys Ifans. On television, Indira has captivated viewers in everything from 'Rome' to 'Luther', though she's perhaps best known on the small screen for her role on 'Game o...

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Emma Forrest is a novelist, screenwriter and film director, and on 'Benign Narcissist', she examines the streak of narcissism that many creatives wrestle with, and how they attempt to tame it and alchemise it into art. Her interviews dive deep into both vast and nascent careers, encompassing directors, screenwriters, poets, playwrights, choreographers, painters, photographers and architects. In each episode, Emma traces her guest’s work, discussing how the impulse towards self-absorption can be repurposed for the greater good.